Operating Instructions

Chapter 2 – Installing and Configuring the OPC/SNMP Agent
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Chapter 2 – Installing and Configuring the OPC/SNMP
Agent
Chapter 2 contains the following topics:
• Before You Install the OPC/SNMP Agent
• Getting IP Addresses
• Setting Up SNMP Services
• Installing the OPC/SNMP Agent
• Requesting a License
• Setting Up the SNMP Database
• Setting Up the OPC Engineering Tool
• Setting Up the SNMP Engineering Tool
Before You Install the OPC/SNMP Agent
Before you install the OPC/SNMP Agent, install and configure Insight with the OPCServer Option. For
details, see the Insight OPCServer documentation. Also, verify that Microsoft Access is installed on the
Insight workstation.
Getting IP Addresses
Throughout the configuration process, you need to enter the IP Addresses for the Insight with OPCServer
workstation and the computers that will access Insight via SNMP. After you get the addresses, keep them
readily available.
To get the IP Addresses, do the following steps:
1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, and Command Prompt to open the DOS prompt.
2. Type ipconfig, and then press ENTER.
The IP Address for that computer is displayed.